Gu Kaiyuan went up to the carriage and asked Gu Kaiping, "Big brother, how is An Tong’s health? Has the fever gone down?"

Gu Kaiping looked at Gu Kaiyuan coldly, "Thank you for your concern, third brother, but that medicine seems to have no effect, the fever hasn’t subsided at all.

I wonder if you could ask Mr. Liu again for better medicine?"

Gu Kaiyuan knew these ingrates find it a thankless task to help them. Seeing Gu Kaiping’s expression, he knew he was venting his anger.

He personally went to beg for the medicine, and now that it didn’t work, was he to blame?

"Big brother, you really overestimate my ability; you went with me to plead with Mr. Liu before, and it’s not easy to bring it up.

But I heard we should be able to reach the post station tonight; I believe An Tong can hold on for half a day.

As for me, I can’t help much here, so I can only pray for my niece in my heart.

I just brought some porridge over, as a token of my unclely concern."

"Third brother, how considerate of you, I wonder if you could speak to Mr. Liu about speeding up this afternoon?"

Gu Kaiyuan looked surprised, "Big brother, do you know what you’re saying?

In our current situation, how can we command these escorts?

Before the accusations, I was just a commoner, and you were an official in the Hanlin Academy; your involvement would be more effective than my words."

Gu Kaiyuan cupped his hands, "My abilities are very limited, I’m afraid I can’t help you, I’ll take my leave now."

They really want to kick him out to be the scapegoat. With a group of over a hundred people, speeding up, he thought everyone could ride in the carriage?

With a light word, he wanted so many people to risk their lives for a single Gu Antong?

Don’t mention the current situation; even in their previous status, they wouldn’t insult people like this.

If he spoke to Liu Pingkang about this, his reputation would be ruined.

He would probably carry the stigma of being stupid and malicious for a lifetime.

On his way back, he thought today’s porridge really went to the dogs; next time he’ll have to add something to it to vent his anger.

Bai Suihe saw Gu Kaiyuan return with a sullen face, already getting used to it, guessing the Gu Family made things difficult for him again.

She gave him a bowl of porridge, which was their food from outside today. Inside the carriage, there was a small stove to steam meat buns and mantou while moving, ensuring they wouldn’t go hungry.

"In the future, just prepare for Father alone, don’t bother about the others."

Bai Suihe nodded with a smile, "I’ll tell Dongmei and the others later."

The two young couples had long hid in the corner, showing affection, and they didn’t eat with them, making them more at ease.

As for Gu Antong, Bai Suihe did know some ways to reduce fever, but why should she tell them?

Although she was once voted a top ten good youth, she had the little merit of holding grudges.

Not to mention the original’s experiences in the book, even after she came to this world, the Gu Family didn’t show a hint of kindness.

However, as the female lead in the book, she’s quite lucky; it’s impossible for a minor illness to end her life.

She’s just a bit curious; the book didn’t seem to mention Gu Antong having this ordeal, is it a butterfly effect due to her arrival?

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Gu Kaiyuan’s unwillingness to help and refusal to follow orders left Gu Kaiping both angry and resentful.

Gu Kaiyuan, relying on marrying Ms. Bai and living off a woman, had such a cocky attitude.

When he returned to the official arena in the future, he’d definitely separate from Gu Kaiyuan; his glory is not so easily shared.

"Why haven’t we set off yet?" Liu Yun had never been this anxious before; the medicine had been given, but she was still so feverish.

"Stop pushing, don’t you know your current status? We’re in no position to command so many people." Gu Kaiping said irritably, not one of them was without worry.

Even An Tong, out of the blue, why did she develop a fever?

But no matter how anxious they were, they could only follow the escort’s pace, swaying and feeling vexed, they finally reached the post station at nightfall.

At this point the Gu Family’s main room no longer dawdled, as the convoy came to a halt, Gu Kaiping had already rushed in, "Where’s the doctor, is there a doctor here?"

The shopkeeper was somewhat displeased, "Stop shouting here, stay outside first."

Didn’t he see the shopkeeper was talking to the escort? Really no sense of propriety.

"Forget it, shopkeeper, find a doctor for him," Liu Pingkang, having children at home, could empathize at this moment.

"Dan Niu, since Mr. Liu has spoken, go and fetch the doctor next door."

The one called Dan Niu responded quickly, and in leaving, didn’t forget to drag Gu Kaiping along.

Knowing that the man was taking him to find the doctor, Gu Kaiping didn’t struggle; rather he urged, "Little brother, hurry up, the person’s about to lose their mind from the fever."

Gu Antong indeed had started to babble nonsense, just in a small voice, they couldn’t understand what she was saying.

"What’s the rush," Dan Niu didn’t dare talk back in front of the shopkeeper, but once out of the post station, straightened his whole back and halted. "Is a doctor so easily fetched."

"Didn’t you say next door?" Gu Kaiping momentarily couldn’t react, "Is it left or right?"

Dan Niu looked at the ragged man in disdain, those seeking help should have the proper demeanor, who would work for such a person?

"Then find it yourself," Dan Niu snorted coldly, ready to turn and head back.

Gu Kaiping wasn’t yet clued in, to realize he was just being a fool, quickly dug out ten copper coins, "Please, little brother."

Dan Niu felt the weight in his palm, his expression still a bit dissatisfied, but he still led the way.

Grumbling under his breath about the miser’s demand for help.

"Doctor Huang, someone is seeking consultation here," he called out loudly before even entering the small yard next door.

"Someone’s here for medical attention," at this moment, a woman opened the door, seeing Dan Niu, eagerly ushered them in, "Who is it?"

Dan Niu gestured towards Gu Kaiping, "Him, said someone at home has a fever, our shopkeeper asked me to bring him over."

Seeing Gu Kaiping’s tattered clothes and strange smell, the woman couldn’t help but step back, "Another exile."

"Indeed, many came this time, tell Doctor Huang to prepare more medicine, we might need it." Dan Niu’s demeanor was noticeably different, showing great respect to this woman.

"Thank you, Brother Dan Niu," the woman said as she handed over a handful of copper coins, "Sorry to trouble you again, I’ll ask old Huang to treat you to drinks later."

Dan Niu deftly accepted and stashed them away, "That’s great, there’s still a lot to handle over there, so I won’t linger here."

Fortunately, Mrs. Huang was home today, otherwise with Doctor Huang’s temperament, he’d at most offer a dry thank you.